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- H.R.2031
H.R.2031: Anti-Swatting Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced April 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2016
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Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any law enforcement agencies or any government agencies or private not-for-profit organizations that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 28, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| April 28, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 27, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 26, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 25, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 19, 2016 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| April 19, 2016 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 18, 2016 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 15, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| May 1, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| April 27, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| April 27, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| April 27, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |